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Public disputes over automated license-plate readers, searchable vehicle-location records, and the use or prohibition of networked camera systems.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 18, 2026 to October 2, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: August 18, 2026 to October 2, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 18, 2026 to October 2, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 18, 2026 to October 2, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 18, 2026 to October 2, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator
Statement summary
Bernie Sanders supported the Ban Flock Act, which would prohibit federal use of automatic license plate readers and limit federal funding for state and local use.
“We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where a handful of AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement.”
The congressional sponsors described the proposed bill and their positions on Flock Safety and automatic license plate reader networks.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Sanders says the country should not become a surveillance state and supports legislation limiting automatic license plate reader use.
Role at the time: U.S. senator from Vermont
Statement summary
Sanders called for an end to Flock and AI mass surveillance and said he would introduce legislation addressing them.
“STOP AI MASS SURVEILLANCE. STOP FLOCK.”
Candidate statement from Chaz Molder and El-Sayed campaign video description
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Sanders posted a call to stop AI mass surveillance and stop Flock. Opposing the network itself fits Condemned.
